Former Badger heading to Milwaukee

Wisconsin native and former UW Badger Joe Piskula is heading to Milwaukee after he was traded for Brian McGrattan.

McGrattan played in six of the Admirals' last seven games as part of his rehab assignment for Nashville. But the forward, who played in just two games with the Predators this season, recently cleared waivers and was traded to Calgary.

In return, the Flames sent Piskula to the Predators and they assigned the defenseman to Milwaukee.

Piskula had 10 points, including eight assists, and 51 penalty minutes in 46 games with Abbotsford this season. He's appeared in 10 NHL games with Calgary and Los Angeles, and helped the Badgers to the 2006 NCAA Championship.

Also, Josh Shalla has been recalled from Cincinnati. The forward has three assists in 10 games with Milwaukee this season.